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Hoe do I remove the encryption?

I encrypted my tf101 and it works great...
I didnt it because I am testing apps for work and I deal with sensitive info..
now I want to remove it and before you say reflash it that doesnt work..
I can reflash and the encryption stays which is nice to know...

Says in the encryption menu the only way to undo it is to factory reset.

Anyone figure out how to do this with a custom recovery installed? I tried from the settings menu but it failed due to cwm installed. In cwm I am unable to mount and format /data.
Do we need to install the stock recovery? I'd hate to have to do that just to remove the encryption.
TIA

If you go to the HD Revolution thread in development you can download 'full wipe' with formats the encrypted partition. You should then be able to install a stock rom from recovery. Please be careful and have search as there are other threads on this with more detailed info than I have.
This method did work for me.
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If you're going to use Super wipe script. Make sure you have a recovery that read from the micro sd card or ADB is working. If not you'll find a wiped tf with nothing to flash.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522494 chronicles my experiences & eventual solution.
NVflash (to stock in my case)
Most of the roots were unavailable or not working
NVflash rogue recovery
CWM install new ROM
Of course that doesn't work if you have a SBK2 (B80 or higher) system.
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Thanks for the replies. I need to update my recovery anyways. I'm still on an old cwm. Any recommendations for one that supports the full wipe script?
EDIT: Just thought about this...should I remove the sd card so that I preserve my flashable .zip rom since this is where they are located?

katmandu421 said:
Thanks for the replies. I need to update my recovery anyways. I'm still on an old cwm. Any recommendations for one that supports the full wipe script?
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Team Rouge will read from internal and external micro sd card.
That's my recovery of choice.

I think I bricked my tf101!!

Didn't think bricking was possible but I can't seem to get out of CWM. I was running the honeycomb revolver rom and decided to download ota rootkeeper and then revolver parts. After downloading those apps, revolver parts asked to reboot into recovery to flash the updated zip. Did that and I've been stuck in CWM ever since. I even tried factory resetting. It does the reset but then stays at CWM screen. Won't let me boot out of it. Does anyone know what I should do? I can't even power down the device so basically it's sitting at the CWM screen all the time. Ughhhh. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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if you have cwm 5504 , take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530337

I am on CWM 5504 but can't seem to access your link. (at least not via Tapatalk app) will take a look later thanks.
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ok , its a cwm 5504 known problem , easy solution , dont worry
the thread is : Troubleshooting/Solved] ClockworkMod recovery 5.5.0.4 from Koush

Have you tried cold booting into the OS? Power it on using volume down and power button. As soon as you see the white text just release both buttons and it should attempt a cold boot into the OS. This would let you know if you're still able to access the OS or not.
The above referenced post has all the info you'll need to fix your problem. It'll just be easier to fix if you still have access to the OS.

jinwu57 said:
Didn't think bricking was possible but I can't seem to get out of CWM. I was running the honeycomb revolver rom and decided to download ota rootkeeper and then revolver parts. After downloading those apps, revolver parts asked to reboot into recovery to flash the updated zip. Did that and I've been stuck in CWM ever since. I even tried factory resetting. It does the reset but then stays at CWM screen. Won't let me boot out of it. Does anyone know what I should do? I can't even power down the device so basically it's sitting at the CWM screen all the time. Ughhhh. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Yeah...just go back to Rogue CWM. If all you do is flash Roms like most here on xda ...its all you need. Plus it got external SD mode.

SiNJiN76 said:
Yeah...just go back to Rogue CWM. If all you do is flash Roms like most here on xda ...its all you need. Plus it got external SD mode.
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All i do is flash roms and don't really understand all the elements of ADB. What is Rogue CWM? From what I read, it seems like I have to use ADB to push either a new rom or a new version of CWM to my device?

jinwu57 said:
All i do is flash roms and don't really understand all the elements of ADB. What is Rogue CWM? From what I read, it seems like I have to use ADB to push either a new rom or a new version of CWM to my device?
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Team Rouge CWM is a different version of CWM. It's a version that will read from both the internal sd as well as the external micro sd card.
Under normal circumstance you can simply flash a different version of recovery but if you're in a recovery bootloop because of the Koush's CWM 5.5.0.4 version. You'll have to follow partio's link to solve the problems.
Now if you can cold boot into the OS, you can move all the necessary files there without the need of ADB. (Just hook TF up to PC and drag/drop files to internal sd.
If you can't get out of CWM recovery you'll need ADB to push the files to to internal sd.

jinwu57 said:
All i do is flash roms and don't really understand all the elements of ADB. What is Rogue CWM? From what I read, it seems like I have to use ADB to push either a new rom or a new version of CWM to my device?
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Rogue cwm is just a modified version of cwm. It gets rid of the 100 no options to confirm a flash....and has flash from external SD.
Good luck in getting out of the 5.5.0.4...

I tried cold booting...no go. I guess I'll have to try the ADB method. Thanks for the understanding of recoveries. I have a co worker who is going to try and help me with ADB since i've never used it.
*How will my PC know that I've plugged my tf in, if Im stuck in the recovery mode?(i guess this is probably ADB basics =/)

This is a good thread for setting up ADB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071584
ADB required USB debugging to be turn on.
Not sure how one would go about turning that on if you can't get into settings.

IIRC you should be able to get into adb through recovery. I'll have to boot into recovery to remember the way, but I am fairly certain it is possible. Maybe through Advanced->Mounts and Storage?

I FINALLY DID IT!! Cold boot way!!

[SOLVED/FILLED] [request] twrp

Any chance of anyone porting Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) to the Inc? I'd give it a shot, but my computer is dead. It looks nice, and has great feature set, including better compatability with Goo Manager (think ROM Manager wotj CWM). Here's a handy little guide: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/23903-how-to-compile-twrp-from-source/
Edit: Now available from Goo Manager.

Sounds cool but I've actually used it on the Galaxy Nexus and have heard about numerous issues with flashing ROMs on that recovery as it doesn't use the standard method. It uses openrecovery scripts I believe. It does have some awesome features such as zip file queuing and faster and smaller backup support. I've actually switched back to CWM touch for that reason which is standard CWM but has a touch screen interface with gestures.
Sorry Pons, didn't mean to sound negative but it does come with some issues from my experience. There were quite a few issues after the devs of that recovery ported it. I may pass as it may be non-trivial to port.

I of course rather you be negative and honest than positive and not completely honest. I still will probably end up doing it myself (if no one else does before me) when I get a computer so I can experience it myself. Unless of course I'm too (hopefully) busy with my new toy that I'm waiting to be released, the Inc 4g. Thanks for the heads up.

i had one built and booting, but it was very buggy and not usable

TWRP on Dinc
I tried flashing TWRP 2.2.2.2 from the goomanager app, but booting into recovery seems to go straight into a stock recovery. (I don't know if it does that by default since TWRP doesn't work) Does anyone have TWRP working on their Dinc? It would be cool to be able to use goomanager to flash Pon's CM10, rather than going into CWM, wipe, wipe, flash, flash, reboot.

spectre559 said:
I tried flashing TWRP 2.2.2.2 from the goomanager app, but booting into recovery seems to go straight into a stock recovery. (I don't know if it does that by default since TWRP doesn't work) Does anyone have TWRP working on their Dinc? It would be cool to be able to use goomanager to flash Pon's CM10, rather than going into CWM, wipe, wipe, flash, flash, reboot.
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TWRP works on mine. I use it to flash my ROM, then gapps from Goo Manager. I got it from Goo Manager app as well. Try installing it again.

Been using it on CM9 for a few weeks with no problems. Thought I saw somewhere that it may take a couple of reflashes to make it stick.
...sorry...I was on the phone...

PonsAsinorem said:
TWRP works on mine. I use it to flash my ROM, then gapps from Goo Manager. I got it from Goo Manager app as well. Try installing it again.
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That got it! Thanks!

Just replaced my battery and noticed that TWRP doesn't have an option to wipe battery stats. Am I missing it?
...sorry...I was on the phone...

CWM Vs TWRP ?

Which one should i use ? I heard that some people have issue flashing with TWRP .. Is this a lie ?

tlf55 said:
Which one should i use ? I heard that some people have issue flashing with TWRP .. Is this a lie ?
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Both TWRP ans CWM are good. You could also try Phil`z Touch recovery from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210081&highlight=phil+z. It`s just that TWRP has some more options and it is themable. For me personaly CWM is fine. Just try them out and keep the one you like most.

I never used CWM as I have always used TWRP.
I would recommend TWRP because its easy to understand and theme-able.

i used cwm for a long time. then tried twrp and well, its better. its faster, i seem to have less problems overall and its finally starting to be aware of what im doing, that means flashing is easier because it tries to guess what you will need next, like wipe/cache buttons after flashing instead of making you click through a myriad of hacky options, things like staying in the folder where you picked your last file or install-queues made me switch.

molesarecoming said:
i used cwm for a long time. then tried twrp and well, its better. its faster, i seem to have less problems overall and its finally starting to be aware of what im doing, that means flashing is easier because it tries to guess what you will need next, like wipe/cache buttons after flashing instead of making you click through a myriad of hacky options, things like staying in the folder where you picked your last file or install-queues made me switch.
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This guy knows what's up.
+1 to that.

TWRP every time for me.
I just find CWM fiddly and over engineered, especially the touch version.
TWRP has nice big buttons for my sausage fingers too. You're a lot less likely to do something wrong by accident in TWRP due to it's "Swipe to activate" function

Is 2.5 the latest twrp version
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im still on cwm
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I use CMW on my S3 and TWRP on my N4.
I have been using CMW for years and I'm very use to it. I don't really like how TWRP looks. Although it looks simple to use because of the large tiles but I still prefer CMW any other day.
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CWM is nice and straight forward. It can be a little confusing at first in TWRP how to wipe /data while maintaining /data/media. However, TWRP supports open recovery scripts while CWM uses a proprietary format only supported by its own ROM Manager.

Haven't used either on the N4, but my vote goes to TWRP.

CWM for long time and I like it a lot so never bother myself to change it
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I've never had any problems with CWM or TWRP, but I prefer TWRP's interface. Try them both and stick with the one you like?

Twrp is miles ahead of clockwork.
Queue flashing is brilliant
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Another vote for TWRP. Queuing up your zips is great. There are also themes for it.
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Although I like TWRP better I've had quite a few failed ROM flashes with it. I don't have those same problems with the same files with CWM. This is on three different phones that I currently have.

I prefer to like Cwm than twrp but, I just wanna feel twrp ... How to install twrp? Can it be flashable zip?
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airjyp said:
I prefer to like Cwm than twrp but, I just wanna feel twrp ... How to install twrp? Can it be flashable zip?
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You can have the TWRP recovery in 3 ways, 1) flash it via fastboot, 2) install via flashable zip file in your current recovery, 3) use ROM Manager and flash it.

Easiest way to install TWRP is probably through goomanager.
I've installed TWRP on all my devices so far. I like the interface of it more than cwm. Just flash both and check them out, everybody has its own preferences. (like on kernels and roms ... )

go to the TWRP thread and click on the paperclip in the thread name and you will see a bunch of different version of TWRP but may I suggest the latest for N$ 2.6.3.3... When you flash its generally multiple files and TWRP allows for less usage as far as your volume button is concerned.

sprint s4 get stuck on samsung logo on 2nd boot

not sure what is going on but i have twrp recovery and running the triforce rom at the moment. though every rom has done same thing that i have tried. i swap batteries alot rather then charge the phone so this is a pain since the only fix i have found is reboot to recovery which also sometimes freezes on the twrp logo and do complete wipe. then it will boot up fine. but of course everything is gone.

excessive81 said:
not sure what is going on but i have twrp recovery and running the triforce rom at the moment. though every rom has done same thing that i have tried. i swap batteries alot rather then charge the phone so this is a pain since the only fix i have found is reboot to recovery which also sometimes freezes on the twrp logo and do complete wipe. then it will boot up fine. but of course everything is gone.
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Which twrp recovery you using?
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openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-jfltespr

excessive81 said:
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-jfltespr
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Twrp version 2.6.0.0 seems to be buggy either try 2.5.0.2 or 2.6.0.3 they seem to be working for people the most
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excessive81 said:
not sure what is going on but i have twrp recovery and running the triforce rom at the moment. though every rom has done same thing that i have tried. i swap batteries alot rather then charge the phone so this is a pain since the only fix i have found is reboot to recovery which also sometimes freezes on the twrp logo and do complete wipe. then it will boot up fine. but of course everything is gone.
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This has been a problem for me as well. I've used TWRP 2.5.0.2 and the 2.6.x.x versions with the same issue. Typically only happens after flashing an AOSP based ROM then restoring a TW nandroid. For me, one of the partitions gets corrupted, I've had /data and /system both get borked. Formatting in TWRP and CWM does nothing to fix the problem. My only solution so far has been to ODIN crawjs rooted stock MF9 .tar and factory reset in stock recovery. This seems to restore the partition. After that, reboot into download again and flash TWRP 2.5.0.2 .tar. Only then can I successfully restore a previous Nandroid.
It's weird, the first boot always works. Haven't heard a definitive answer to why this happens. I may experiment flashing an AOSP with CWM and see if the same issue persists.

smizak said:
This has been a problem for me as well. I've used TWRP 2.5.0.2 and the 2.6.x.x versions with the same issue. Typically only happens after flashing an AOSP based ROM then restoring a TW nandroid. For me, one of the partitions gets corrupted, I've had /data and /system both get borked. Formatting in TWRP and CWM does nothing to fix the problem. My only solution so far has been to ODIN crawjs rooted stock MF9 .tar and factory reset in stock recovery. This seems to restore the partition. After that, reboot into download again and flash TWRP 2.5.0.2 .tar. Only then can I successfully restore a previous Nandroid.
It's weird, the first boot always works. Haven't heard a definitive answer to why this happens. I may experiment flashing an AOSP with CWM and see if the same issue persists.
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the 2.6.3 worked thanks

excessive81 said:
the 2.6.3 worked thanks
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That one still gets stuck on team win curtain,,, This one has been the best yet and I've flashed a ton with it :beer::thumbup:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880933366
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ParkerParker said:
That one still gets stuck on team win curtain,,, This one has been the best yet and I've flashed a ton with it :beer::thumbup:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880933366
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that file for 2.6.3.1 is not a tar file how do you flash it?
also i dont have freezing issues anymore but now after rebooting sd card no seen/working. it is there you can see it in settings menu which says it is mounted but the apps i moved to it dont work and the music is gone. if i unmount the card i can not remount it.

excessive81 said:
that file for 2.6.3.1 is not a tar file how do you flash it?
also i dont have freezing issues anymore but now after rebooting sd card no seen/working. it is there you can see it in settings menu which says it is mounted but the apps i moved to it dont work and the music is gone. if i unmount the card i can not remount it.
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stock recovery, factory reset. trust me.

excessive81 said:
that file for 2.6.3.1 is not a tar file how do you flash it?
also i dont have freezing issues anymore
Just give it some time you will have curtain hangs... If you flash a lot.. But onto the zip, just flash in recovery, done
Heres the twrp thread if you feel like a read, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262999
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